Why Wind Energy?
Trevor M. Letcher, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa Email: trevor@letcher.eclipse.co.uk
Abstract
The raison d’etre for the new book on wind energy engineering is discussed with a focus on our changing climate and the buildup of atmospheric carbon dioxide; hence the title of this introductory chapter—Why Wind Energy? The background to wind power is briefly mentioned.
The advantages of wind energy are discussed together with a look at the challenges facing the wind energy industry. The chapter ends with a brief look at the potential of wind energy as one of the most important of the renewable forms of energy.
Keywords
Wind energy; climate change; wind turbine technology; advantages of wind energy; ...
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